Cheddar Baked Chicken

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Health score
6%
Cheddar Baked Chicken
50 min.
6
277kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love, look no further than this Cheddar Baked Chicken recipe! With its crispy coating and rich, cheesy flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it combines the comforting taste of cheddar cheese with tender chicken breasts, making it a delightful main course that is both hearty and wholesome.

This recipe is not only popular for its mouthwatering taste but also for its simplicity. In just 50 minutes, you can whip up a meal that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. The combination of crispy rice cereal and Italian seasoned bread crumbs creates a crunchy texture that perfectly complements the juicy chicken. Plus, with only 277 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this Cheddar Baked Chicken is easy to prepare and requires minimal equipment. Just gather your ingredients, follow the straightforward steps, and you'll have a delicious dish that will impress your family and friends. So, preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy a comforting meal that’s packed with flavor and sure to satisfy everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • cup rice cereal crispy
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 0.5 cup seasoned bread crumbs italian
  • tablespoon milk 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless cut in half

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a medium baking dish with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, beat together the egg and milk. In a third bowl, mix the cheese, bread crumbs, cereal. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, then press in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Arrange in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter evenly over chicken.
  4. Bake 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until coating is golden brown and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein29.56%
Fat43.09%
Carbs27.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.83
Glycemic Load
5.98
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.355652171633%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.32kcal
13.87%
Fat:13.12g
20.19%
Saturated Fat:6.78g
42.39%
Carbohydrates:18.74g
6.25%
Net Carbohydrates:17.79g
6.47%
Sugar:0.83g
0.92%
Cholesterol:92.71mg
30.9%
Sodium:751.99mg
32.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.25g
40.51%
Selenium:32.22µg
46.03%
Vitamin B3:7.26mg
36.31%
Phosphorus:258.29mg
25.83%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.06%
Calcium:166.43mg
16.64%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.51%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.02%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.52%
Folate:45.85µg
11.46%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.26%
Zinc:1.4mg
9.32%
Iron:1.5mg
8.31%
Potassium:286.87mg
8.2%
Vitamin A:387.05IU
7.74%
Magnesium:29.84mg
7.46%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.24%
Vitamin K:6.1µg
5.81%
Copper:0.08mg
4.05%
Fiber:0.94g
3.78%
Vitamin E:0.48mg
3.18%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.29%
Vitamin C:0.95mg
1.16%
Source:Allrecipes